Please note: The salary range above represents this position’s earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
If filled at the Therapist I, Grade 23, the hiring range is $76,742 - $100,549.
If filled at the Therapist II, Grade 24, the hiring range is $80,070 - $118,970.
WHO WE ARE
Montgomery County is located adjacent to Washington, D.C., and with over one million residents, is the most populous County in the State of Maryland. The County is also the most diverse County in the State and ranks among the top ten most diverse Counties in the nation. Montgomery County contains many major U.S. government offices, scientific research and learning centers, and business campuses.
The Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for delivery of the County’s public health and human services that meets the needs of our community’s most vulnerable children, adults and seniors. The Department provides services through more than 120 programs at more than 20 locations. With over 2,000 employees, the Department of Health and Human Services is the largest County Department.
As a department, we believe the health and wellness of the county can only be achieved by ensuring that every resident has fair opportunities to reach their fullest potential. This means access to quality housing, transportation, education, employment, health care, human services, safe neighborhoods, and healthy food. HHS provides critical services for residents who face a variety of obstacles in achieving their full potential. HHS plays an essential role in building a healthy and strong community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Behavioral Health and Crisis Services is currently recruiting a professional, empathetic Full-Time Therapist for our Adult Behavioral Health Program. We are looking for someone who is committed to community mental health and inspired to serve individuals with limited access to mental health services, cultural humility and high-quality clinical care.
This position may be underfilled as a Therapist I (Download PDF reader), Grade 23. Once the employee is at full performance and meets the minimum requirements of the Proficiency Advancement process, they are eligible for the non-competitive promotion to the Therapist II (Download PDF reader), Grade 24.
A full-time therapist in this program is expected to:
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Maintain a minimum caseload of 45-50 clients seen in the office
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Provide 2 evening hours after 5 p.m. per/week on Monday or Wednesday, work 5 days per week, M-F
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Maintain a 60% rate of direct service sessions with clients, includes minimum of 25 clinical face to face hours per week in addition to case management.
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Maintain records according to documentation standards.
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Complete clinical documentation within 72 hours of encounter with clients.
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Meet HIPPA, Confidentiality and State Regulations
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Complete intake assessment upon assignment of case
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Complete client centered treatment plans with SMART goals
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Participate in team meetings by presenting clinical cases, seeking and offering feedback from team members
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Participate in supervision with Supervisory Therapist to keep supervisor informed of client and caseload status. Maintain licensure and seek ongoing CEU and training for the development of skills
A criminal background check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Bilingual applicants in the Spanish/English or Vietnamese/English languages are encouraged to apply. If the candidate selected for this position possesses multilingual skills, they will be required to successfully pass an examination assessing oral communication, reading comprehension, and interpreting skills. For Advanced proficiency, the candidate must also pass an examination requiring translating text from Spanish or Vietnamese to English and vice versa.
If Filled at Therapist I Level:
Experience: None
License Requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment, and maintained by, the employee:
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Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW).
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Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor (LGPC); or
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Licensed Graduate Marriage and Family Therapist (LGMFT).
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
If Filled at Therapist II Level:
Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience rendering therapeutic counseling, social work, nursing or psychology services, as pertinent to one’s professional licensing.
License Requirement: One of the following licenses, issued by the State of Maryland, must be held prior to appointment of, and maintained by, the employee:
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Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC);
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Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy (LCMFT);
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Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC);
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Licensed Certified Social Worker/Clinical (LCSW-C);
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Licensed Registered Nurse in the United States, certified as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maryland; or Licensed Psychologist
Note: There will be no substitutions for this requirement.
Both Levels:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in clinical or counselling psychology, social work, marriage and family therapy, nursing, or a related Behavioral science field.
Equivalency: None
Medical Protocol: This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment medical evaluation, which includes a physical examination and drug screening.
